The Malaysian High Commission has announced that Namibians are now allowed to enter their country for 30 days with no visa approval required.

Acting High Commissioner of Malaysia to Namibia, Mohamad Rameez Yahaya, announced his country's commitment to assist Namibia in addressing the drought situation.

Malaysia will contribute over N$700,000 towards relief efforts.

Yahaya said this during Malaysia's 61st National Day celebration.

To bolster international educational cooperation, the International University of Management (IUM) has solidified its partnership with Malaysian institutions through a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Asia e University and UNIMAP. 

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation welcomed Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, the Acting King of Perlis, Malaysia. 

The visit culminated in a successful agreement to exchange programming and strengthen bilateral ties.

The Female Correctional Facility in Windhoek was among the key installations toured by the Regent of Perlis, Malaysia, Acting King Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, emphasising the importance of rehabilitation and international cooperation in corrections. 

Esparanza Martins has been crowned Miss Petite 2024, securing the opportunity to represent Namibia in Malaysia in May.

Martins, in her debut pageant, clinched the title with Angelica Varela as her first runner-up and Helena Shiya as the second runner-up.

The Southeast Asian nation of Malaysia celebrated its Independence Day on Thursday. 

The National Day was marked with a ceremony at the Malaysian High Commission in Windhoek.

It is imperative that Namibia and Malaysia strengthen bilateral relations to the level they were at the dawn of Namibia's independence.

This was said by President Hage Geingob during a farewell courtesy call by the outgoing High Commissioner of Malaysia, Hishamuddin Ibrahim, at State House.